The final release of standouts from the Riverside Brookfield live event a few weekends ago.

Amir Danforth (6’0 PG, Rockford Auburn 2026)

Danforth was the catalyst for a Rockford Auburn team that impressed with how well they played as a group. The quick and cerebral guard shot it well from the perimeter, got downhill to make plays for himself and others, and was a productive on-ball defender. His body control and overall strength has improved since last year and he is getting off of the ground with more springiness. Throughout the weekend, he scored the ball from long-range and in the paint when they needed a big bucket, looking every bit like a future scholarship-guard who seems like a safe bet to end up as a Division 1 guard.

Ian Miletic (6’7 SG, Rolling Meadows 2025)

In his first live action since committing to Marquette, Miletic was getting everyone involved and making the correct reads with the defense loading up when he had the ball. That led to ample threes for a lethal outside shooting group, which in turn gave Miletic some more opportunities to pick apart the defense with his own scoring. He had a couple of powerful punches after winning foot races to the rim and used his ball-handling to lull defenders to sleep before losing them for jumpers.  Miletic was a visible leader of the group, showing positive body language and showing max effort defensively against one of the top scoring options on the other team. An elite three-point shooter as well, he took advantage of defensive miscues when they arose. He should be right up there in the preseason Mr. Basketball discussion.

Cam Anderson (6’6 PF, Schaumburg 2026)

The athleticism and activity of the 6-foot-6 forward is going to separate him as he puts all of the pieces together. He was dominant at times using his agility in the frontcourt to make quick moves on interior touches, get the rim in straight lines off of kick outs, and running hard in transition. Another notable development has been the improved outside stroke, able to knock down open jump shots when left alone. Anderson was a double-double guy during the weekend with a big impact as a shot blocker and intimidator defensively. The arrow is pointing up.

Jordan Tunis (5’11 PG, Schaumburg 2025)

Tunis led the way for Schaumburg with some explosive scoring outputs and the decision making and vision that you would expect from a three-year starting point guard. His start-and-stop pace helped him frequently get separation from defenders and his mid-range game and finishing were on point all weekend. Tunis shot the ball high up on the backboard quickly to evade the help. His defensive expertise is a breath of fresh air, proving to be a key factor in why the Saxons were able to extend leads with how he shaded the basketball and communicated. Tunis will be one of the area’s top guards this year.

Chris Bolte (6’6 SF, St. Ignatius 2026)

Bolte looks ready to take a monumental step as a junior. His talent has been there and he seems more than prepared to seize the opportunity after multiple graduations. The hard-working, intelligent forward flew through the air for rebounds, crashing hard and finishing the putbacks with a sense of urgency. He played on the wing and in the post successfully, shooting it well on his dribble pull-up and banging inside for numerous layups going over his right shoulder. Bolte showed the athleticism to change games, but impressed most with his feel as a passer and relentless defensive effort across multiple positions. Bolte will be a Division 1 recruit.

Phoenix Gill (6’3 PG/SG, St. Ignatius 2025)

After recently announcing his commitment to Northwestern, Gill was spectacular for stretches on an Ignatius team without a ton of returning pieces. With a combination of physical strength, elite speed and leaping ability, and high IQ to make plays on or off the ball, he was having his way. Around 6-foot-3, Gill put his head down to either get all the way to the rack or quickly spring up into jump shots where he was routinely connecting around that 15-to-18 foot range. There is notable comfort stretching out well past the three-point arc out beyond the college line. He was a force and will be another player to keep an eye out in the Mr. Basketball talks.

Julien Doyle (6’5 SG/SF, Simeon 2025)

This should be a breakout senior year for Doyle, a rangy wing who can defend, rebound, and score in bunches. With minutes to be had, Doyle was one of the players who stood out with flashes of quick drives and sound body control once he got inside of the lane. He turned a lot of transition runouts into points and was able to bust out after securing rebounds. There is promise as a cutter as well with how he moves in space.

EJ Mosley (5’10 PG, St. Laurence 2025)

Mosley’s performances led to more low and mid-majors to offer him, which came as no surprise. Scoring it at such a high clip at the point guard slot stands out for the creative and crafty senior. Mosley has a tight handle and firm understanding of where he wants to get to and how to get there. Add in a lights-out perimeter shooting performance where he operated off of ball screens well and it was an ideal weekend to showcase his full game. There will be more schools trying to join in on the sweepstakes during AAU.

Jacob Rice (6’4 SG, St. Laurence 2025)

Rice is a perfect fit as a 6-foot-4 guard who also has the build to rebound and defend inside as needed. Shot-making is what stood out most when he was able to operate in open space and spray in jumpers or win matchups as a driver before using bumps to finish. Rice is a threat to be a spot-up shooter as well with an effortless, one-motion shot that has good range. St. Laurence will lean on him to be another weapon with Mosley and to fight inside on an undersized team.

Jeremiah Lesure (6’5 SF, St. Laurence 2025)

Lesure shined with his high-octane athleticism and ability to impact the games in different ways. Defensively, he was all over the floor rotating and hustling to recover loose balls and make the extra effort plays. He’s a natural open court runner in transition with good top-end speed and excellent leaping ability to affect the game near the rim. Lesure is still rounding out his offensive skillset, but he made an impression on a big stage with his physical tools and energy.

EJ Breland (6’0 PG, St. Patrick 2025)

Long-range shooting is always of value and Breland is a standout in that space. He was raining in three after three for St. Pats, often pulling up from the volleyball line and connecting when he got his feet set. Breland handles the ball with flare and can make multiple moves in a short period of time to size up defenders. While shooting is where he looked the best, the speed and control to manufacture offense for himself and teammates was good to see. Breland should garner more scholarship-level interest.

Aidan Bardic (6’3 PG, Stevenson 2025)

The way that the offense moves and the ball snaps around when Bardic is at the helm can’t go underappreciated. Having the ability to create off of high ball screens with his strength and change of pace allowed him to put pressure on the rim and facilitate at a high rate. In transition and any time the defense was caught sleeping, he quickly got all the way inside where he is a terrific, unorthodox finisher. Bardic’s gritty, team-first play style also showed up with how assertive he was as a rebounder and the discipline and physicality as an on-ball defender. Bardic picked up a D2 offer and will see more from high-academic programs in the coming weeks.

Atticus Richmond (6’8 SF/PF, Stevenson 2025)

There were moments where Richmond looked to be on another level than some of the highly-regarded players he was matchup up with over the weekend. Richmond has become a standout with the little things, probably finishing with nearly double-digit rebounds and showing well as a multi-positional defender. That’s in addition a breakout month of June offensively for the face-up forward. Richmond made a couple of threes as a spacer and muscled his way inside for a number two-foot finishes where he played angles well and used his pivots. The flashes of Division 1 potential continue to show.

Rocco Pagliocca (6’2 PG/SG, Stevenson 2026)

A three-year player for Stevenson, Pagliocca was in attack mode for the Patriots. It didn’t take long for him to find his rhythm from beyond the arc, burying a few wing jumpers before using one or two hard push out dribbles to get to 15-feet for more quality looks. What makes Pagliocca special at this stage is the innate IQ and feel mixed with the high skill that he has crafted over the years. The long-stride euro steps and same-foot floaters had just the right amount of deception and touch to get them off. Pagliocca passed it well when help came and remains a defensive stalwart in space as an on-ball irritant with anticipation and length. When at full strength, Pagliocca is a difference maker on both ends.

Jaxson Davis (6’0 PG, Warren 2027)

I’m not sure if there was a single player who was as impressive or impactful to team success in June than Davis. Highly cerebral and productive in multiple areas of the game, Davis handled tight defense well and was able to attack pressure with pressure of his own. He was using his shiftiness and deliberate ball-handling to operate at his own pace and calmly make crisp passes and score off the dribble. Davis has a good follow through on his lefty shot and excellent footwork to both get his feet set and make plays in tight spaces. All signs point to Davis being one of the more complete pure point guards, not just in the state, but in the country when it’s all said and done.

Moses Wilson (6’5 SG, Waubonsie Valley 2025)

Wilson had a standout weekend where I think he opened the eyes of numerous coaches who had not seen much of him. With a huge wingspan and showtime athleticism, Wilson was an ideal asset at the top of the Waubonsie zone, getting steals and tips that led to dunks at the other end. He was playing above the rim all weekend while showing his three-point shooting ability and general versatility. At times, he brought the ball up and distributed on the move. Though he’s still filling out physically, Wilson is a two-way prospect who already looks like a steal.

Tyreek Coleman (6’3 PG, Waubonsie Valley 2025)

The stands were increasingly packed with college coaches checking out Coleman, who has carried momentum since the spring. He’s got positional size at the lead guard spot with smooth ball-handling and scoring ability and an efficiency to his game that will translate nicely. Coleman was a nightmare in the open floor as a creative ball-handler with the long strides to cover ground in a hurry. In the half court, he was a maestro in P&R actions with skip passes and drop offs while working off the ball at times to space and connect on threes. Coleman is a rock-solid mid-major recruit at this point with upside.

Hayden Schroeder (6’7 PF, Wheaton Academy 2027)

Schroeder was one of the better sophomore bigs that I saw all weekend. His nose for the ball as a rebounder showed time and time again, springing up off of the floor and ripping down misses on both ends. He is a natural mover and athlete who ran the floor and handled it more like a wing off of defensive rebounds. With his size, Schroeder was able to get some easy layups inside and was efficient when he got touches. His ability to catch, turn, and face as a legitimate triple-threat to pass, drive it, or shoot will become a focal point for Wheaton Academy. Schroeder is a star in the making.